The Bed Post

Put your questions to rest. From organic sleep solutions to healthier home tips to sustainable parenting, our blog is the place to find inspiration, insights, and expert advice to help you live a more intentional, well-rested life – naturally.

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Fabrics and Fills

Is Rayon a Natural Fiber or Synthetic? Understanding the Difference

Rayon often appears on clothing and bedding labels as a plant-based fabric made from materials like wood pulp or bamboo. Because it starts with natural cellulose, many shoppers assume rayon is a ...

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4 Ways to Feng Shui Your Bedroom for Restorative Sleep

Feng shui is the ancient Chinese art of arranging your environment to harmonize the flow of energy, referred to as qi. The practice's written origins date back to ancient China’s Zhou dynasty, and...

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Why You Need a Meditation Cushion & How to Sit on One Properly

To use a meditation pillow or to sit on the floor – that is the question. If you’ve ever settled in for a meditation session only to find yourself fidgeting, stiff or distracted by discomfort, a ...

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How Much REM Sleep Do You Need?

You slept eight hours, but your sleep tracker says you only got 52 minutes of REM sleep. Should you be concerned? Questions like “How much REM sleep do I need?”, “How much REM sleep should I get?...

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December Is Our Busiest Month – And Not for the Reason You Think

For most brands, December is all about holiday orders, last-minute shopping and the end-of-year rush. That’s certainly part of our world at Naturepedic, too, but it’s not what defines this season...

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Is Oversleeping Bad for You? How Much Sleep Is Too Much

According to the CDC, more than one in three adults don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis. And yet, at the same time, researchers have identified a smaller but growing group of adults who reg...

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How Often Should I Wash My Sheets?

Is there anything better than crawling into a clean bed after a long day? Nothing beats freshly washed sheets. However, a lot of things beat the act of actually washing them. With today’s demands, ...